DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

DEXTER LEARNING TREE, LLC

002454526

(573) 421-0228

808 CHAUTAUQUA LN
DEXTER
MO  63841-1931

DEXTER LEARNING TREE, LLC

PO BOX 663
DEXTER
MO  63841-0663

TRAMMELL, RESA LYN

resa.trammell@gmail.com


SAMINA C ODLE

24 MONTHS - 12 YEARS

50

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

 
Inspection Information

06/13/2023

9:35 AM

10:43 AM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2449023342


DocumentDocument-Date
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 04/23/2014
LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTIFICATION 04/23/2014
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 04/23/2014
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 04/23/2014
DAILY SCHEDULE 04/23/2014
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 04/23/2014
POLICIES 04/23/2014
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 03/31/2014
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 04/23/2014
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 03/11/2014
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 04/23/2014
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 04/23/2014
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/13/2016
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 12/01/2015
STAFF SHEET 04/05/2018
APPLICATION 02/13/2018
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 04/30/2018
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 04/06/2021
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/10/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/05/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 06/13/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 06/13/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 02/07/2023

Overlap Start TimeOverlap End TimeOverlap Submit Date
  3:30PM   5:30PM   10/30/2018



Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 1
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 4
Total Children 25
StaffChildClass AgeNote
3 17 MIXED Owner/Director Resa Trammell and caregivers Breanna Schroeder and Kelley Edwards with seventeen mixed aged children including 3 school aged children, three 3y/o children, one 5y/o child and twelve 4y/o children.
1 8 MIXED Caregiver Ke'Aira Christion with eight children including one 2y/o child and seven 3y/o children.

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The fall-zone area under and around outdoor equipment where children might fall and be injured was not covered with impact-absorbing materials to cushion a fall as evidenced by resilient material was not uniformly spread over the fall-zone area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 7. states: Areas under and around outdoor equipment shall have continuous maintenance to ensure that the material remains in place and retains its cushioning properties. The resilient material shall be supplemented immediately or replaced as needed.
Correction Required
The facility shall maintain approved resilient material in all fall-zone areas.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by multiple pieces of cracked plastic were present on the playground.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
The walls located the I/T room was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint is chipping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
The walls located main classroom beside the dining area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint is chipping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
The walls located dining area was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint is chipping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
The walls located in the preschool classroom was/were not in good condition as evidenced by paint is chipping.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the large area rug, in in the pre-k room beside the wooden climber was not in good condition as evidenced by the ends of the rug are frayed and the border has begun to rip.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the curtain rod, in the school age classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the bar is bent in the middle resulting in the curtains dragging along the floor.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the white toy shelf, in Dede's classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by paint is chipping resulting in exposed wood that is rough and not easily cleanable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the wooden stove/sink, in the I/T room was not in good condition as evidenced by the handles are loose.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
Furniture/equipment, white toy shelves, in the I/T room was not in good condition as evidenced by paint is chipping resulting in exposed wood that is rough and not easily cleanable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
Furniture/equipment, the gray table, in in the preschool classroom was not in good condition as evidenced by the plastic is cracked causing exposed wood that is rough and not easily cleanable.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The facility did not conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening for Ke'Aira Christion and Micha Smiley**Micha is no longer employed as of 5/23/23, who was hired on 10/29/21.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (1) (P) states: The child care provider shall conduct a Family Care Safety Registry screening prior to employment for any newly hired child care staff member who has a qualifying criminal background check result.
Correction Required
Required results of the Family Care Safety Registry screening shall be on file.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
A caregiver did not obtain one clock hour of training for each month of employment. The staff listed need the following information: Heighly Crockett needs 5 clock hours for 2022 and Breanna Schroeder needs 5 clock hours for 2022.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel (3) (C) states: Caregivers who were employed after the first of the year shall obtain one (1) clock of hour training for each one (1) month of employment, regardless of the date employment began.
Correction Required
Required training hours shall be documented for each employee.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
There was no evidence that the 1 child(ren) had begun the immunization process.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care (4) (B) 1. states: Satisfactory evidence is produced that the child has begun the process of immunization (see form at 19 CSR 40-61.185). The child may continue to attend as long as the immunization process is being accomplished according to the ACIP/Missouri Department of Health recommended schedule;
Correction Required
Facility shall obtain evidence of immunizations in progress per ACIP/Missouri Department of Health recommended schedule.

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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include home address of parent(s), guardian or legal custodian.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (B) states: Full name of the parent(s), guardian or legal custodian, home address, employers' name and address, work schedule, and home and work telephone numbers;
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
Violation
1 child(ren) records did not include field trip and transportation authorization.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports (2) (F) states: Field trip and transportation authorization.
Correction Required
Child enrollment information shall be completed and on file as required.

Correction Verification
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Compliance Date
6/13/2023
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance